New Surrogacy Laws in South Australia
Sadly having a child does not come easily to all would-be parents and for many reasons surrogacy can be the only option after a long and costly road of medical testing and fertility treatments.
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Sadly having a child does not come easily to all would-be parents and for many reasons surrogacy can be the only option after a long and costly road of medical testing and fertility treatments.
Read moreThere has been a whirlwind of media over the past two years about the family law system and the need for reform. However, those who are not familiar with the system or savvy about the legal process are probably left asking themselves, what on earth is this all about? Well, I’m here to tell you that it is actually quite...
Read moreHaving a child through Surrogacy is an exciting and stressful time for the Surrogate, the Commissioning Parents and their respective families. People are coming together to bring a new life in to the world and create a new (or extended) family for the Commissioning Parents … but when it comes to Wills and Estate Planning...
Read moreEither you're in the driver's seat effecting the separation or you've been blindsided by the fact your relationship is over. Breaking up is hard to do...
Read moreIn Western Australia if you have been in a committed relationship for two years or more there is a possibility (but no more) that your partner may take you to the Family Court of Western Australia and ask that Court to make an order about property that you or they or both of you own. If you live together the chances...
Read moreFor many separating couples the writing was on the wall for some time and a final separation does not come as a complete surprise to either person. Whether it was a gradual process over many months or years or a particular event that led to the separation both parties often agree that separation was inevitable. However...
Read moreIn a move that further enhances our highly-regarded Family Law team in Perth, Tindall Gask Bentley is delighted to welcome three incredibly-experienced lawyers to the firm. Jon Redman (senior lawyer) and Jacinda Hansen (senior associate), both pictured above, have started with the firm, while Vanessa Clark (senior associate)...
Read moreIn 2015 changes to the Family Relationships Act 1975 (SA) came into effect in regard to surrogacy in South Australia. While commercial surrogacy is illegal and can result in 12 months imprisonment, the Legislation allows for strictly-regulated altruistic surrogacy. That is, surrogacy without payment except for reimbursement...
Read moreDo you remember the car ads that were prevalent in the 90’s showing mum, dad and the 2.5 children? The typical Australian family. But is that still a representative of the Australian family? In Australia 1 in 3 Marriages end in Divorce and the average marriage length is just over 12 years. With the average age to get married...
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